Researchers at the University Hospital of Montreal, Canada, analyzed several studies suggesting that taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, or naproxen could increase heart risk. After analysis, Canadian researchers find that patients who took NSAIDs for at least a week had a 20 to 50% increased risk of have a heart attack compared to people who have not taken these drugs.
Studies suggest that it is the first month of using NSAIDs that carries the greatest risk ofacute myocardial infarction, especially if the drugs are taken in high doses.
High doses daily and over the long term
These conclusions support those of British researchers who observed that in a group of 1000 patients treated daily with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, there were 3 cases of heart attack, 4 cases of coronary heart disease, and one death, not counting the number of ulcers.
“Cardiovascular risks mainly concern patients who take high daily doses and over the long term, often to relieve chronic pain. But these patients should not lose sight of this risk, and should not hesitate to discuss them with their doctor. “ Canadian researchers say.
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